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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461, 636.18 and 306.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461, 636.18 and 306.02 is: 422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461 : 636.18 = 306.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461/636.18 = 306.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461x = 636.18 × 306.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461x = 194,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,683.80/461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.31

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